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Math March Madness

The Snow College Math Department is proud to host several events in March and April to celebrate the awesomeness of mathematics.  All students from Grade 6 and up and their teachers are invited to participate in these exciting Math March Madness events.

Read more details about each event below.

  • T-Shirt Art Competition - Submissions due March 14, 2025
  • PI-Day in the Plaza - March 14, 2025 - 10a-2p - Heritage Plaza (Ephraim Campus)
  • Calculus Bowl - March 21, 2025 - 12:30p-1:20p - Founders Hall (Ephraim Campus)
  • Dice Mania
    • Ephraim: March 27, 2025 - 7p-9p - Greenwood Student Center Commons
    • Richfield: April 3, 2025 - 7p-9p - Conference Room (Admin 147A)

 

2025 Events

T-Shirt Art Competition

Calling all students (6th Grade and up) across Utah!  Do you have a passion for math and creativity? Show it off by participating in our Math T-Shirt Art Competition!

Objective: Create a unique and eye-catching 2D art piece that shows the wonders of mathematics in the world around you.

Requirements:

  • Each entry must be drawn with a white background and include at most 3 colors.
  • Each entry must be completely original and may not use any content created by anyone other than the contestant.
  • Each entry must be submitted electronically as a JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF, or SVG file. 

The competition winner will be selected via a blind vote by the Snow College Mathematics faculty.  The winner will receive a prize, and their artwork will be featured on the coveted "Math Jock" t-shirt for the following year.

Submissions are due by March 14, 2025.

Submit your artwork using this link or QR code.

https://forms.gle/9mrAfnZ7ZpvCKaeq6 

Don't miss this chance to showcase your talent, win amazing prizes, and see your design worn by fellow math enthusiasts!

Spread the word! Share this flyer and use the hashtags #SnowMathTshirtArt #SnowMathRocks #MathMarchMadness  

For more information, contact: Steve Zollinger at steve.zollinger@snow.edu.

 

PI-Day in the Plaza

Get ready for a slice of fun at PI-Day in the Plaza!  Join us at Heritage Plaza on March 14 between 10am and 2pm to celebrate the awesomeness of mathematics and the number PI.  

Get your PI on with these awesome challenges:

  • PI Toss: Ready. Aim. Fire!  Do you have what it takes to hit the targets and win big? 
  • Pieces of PI: Memorize as many digits of the legendary number PI as possible and claim bragging rights (and prizes!).
  • PI in the Die: Can you guess how many beads are in the giant D20?

You will also have the opportunity to discover the wonders of the Snow College Planetarium. Learn about amazing planetarium shows and the role of math in astronomy and science.

Spread the word! Share this flyer and use the hashtags #PIDayInThePlaza #SnowMathRocks #MathMarchMadness  

For more information, contact: Steve Zollinger at steve.zollinger@snow.edu.

 

Calculus Bowl

Calling all Calculus masters and enthusiasts!  Get ready to witness the clash of minds and equations at the Calculus Bowl!

Date:  March 21, 2025
Time:  12:30p – 1:20p
Place:  Founders Hall (Ephraim Campus)

In this exciting contest of wit, teams will battle it out, answering calculus questions and pushing their skills to the limit.  Witness the thrill of competition, the power of collaboration, and the beauty of mathematics unfold!   The winning teams will receive an awesome prize!

Get a team of 3 together and sign up by emailing your team name and the names of your team members to Trent Fawcett at trent.fawcett@snow.edu.

Spectators are encouraged to come and cheer on your favorite team and create an electrifying atmosphere.  Spectators will also have the chance to answer some bonus questions for exciting prizes.

Refreshments will be available to fuel your intellectual fire for participating teams and spectators.

Don't miss out on this epic math battle! Share this flyer and use the hashtags #CalculusBowl #SnowMathRocks #MathMarchMadness  

For more information, contact: Trent Fawcett at trent.fawcett@snow.edu.

 

Dice Mania

Calling all dice rollers, number crunchers, and game enthusiasts!

Get ready to shake things up at Dice Mania, the ultimate celebration of dice games! Join us for an evening of fun, laughter, and friendly competition, where you can:

  • Master exciting dice games: Compete in a tournament for the dice game Krig. Also learn the rules and play several other popular dice games like Farkle, Yahtzee, and Shock Out!
  • Challenge your friends: Put your rolling skills to the test and see who reigns supreme.
  • Win awesome prizes: Compete for bragging rights and sweet prizes throughout the event. The prizes are to “die” for 😊.
  • Make new friends: Meet fellow dice enthusiasts and share your love for the games.
  • Enjoy refreshments and a lively atmosphere: Relax, have fun, and roll your way to a fantastic time!

Whether you're a seasoned dice veteran or a curious newcomer, Dice Mania has something for everyone!

Ephraim Campus
Date: March 27, 2025
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Greenwood Student Center Commons

Richfield Campus
Date: April 3, 2025
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Conference Room (Admin 147A)

Don't miss out on this dice-tastic evening!

Spread the word and share your love for dice games! Share the Ephraim flyer and the Richfield flyer and use hashtags #DiceMania #SnowMathRocks #MathMarchMadness